U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Social Security Administration / Language Specialist

Job-title file

Language Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

9 employees hold this title in Social Security Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $99,315, above the department median of $92,904.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $849.3K
Role median: $99,315
Agency median: $92,904
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$71,959$119,983+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 9 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Language Specialist is held in 15 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Social Security Administration, the median of $99,315 ranks #11 of 15.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$167,276 · 41

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$129,759 · 1

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$125,685 · 1

Department of Labor

$125,650 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$124,261 · 1

Department of Commerce

$122,343 · 7

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$117,384 · 4

Department of Justice

$110,314 · 85

Department of Health and Human Services

$109,119 · 10

Department of Homeland Security

$102,163 · 90

Department of Treasury

$91,899 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$84,448 · 1

Median total compensation for the Language Specialist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Social Security Administration

Accounting 50
Actuarial Science 39
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 8
Administrative Law Judge 1,202
Administrative Officer 7
Audiovisual Production 29
Auditing 90
Budget Analysis 73
Building Management 53
Carpentry 13
Cash Processing 15
Claims Assistance and Examining 727
Computer Clerk and Assistant 72
Computer Operation 48
Contact Representative 9,692
Contracting 94
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 8
Economist 32
Electrician 18
Equal Employment Opportunity 87
Equipment Operator 8
Financial Administration and Program 176
General Attorney 3,368
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,853
Government Information Specialist 46
Human Resources Management 813
Industrial Hygiene 14
Information Technology Management 3,988
Information Technology Student Trainee 7
Interior Design 7
Inventory Management 10
Legal Assistance 1,772
Legal Instruments Examining 7
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 7
Mail and File 113
Maintenance Mechanic 11
Management and Program Analysis 2,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 45
Materials Handler 36
Mathematical Statistics 11
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 665
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 497
Motor Vehicle Operating 16
Nurse 8
Office Automation Clerical and Assistance 15
Operations Research 14
Paralegal Specialist 702
Pipefitting 11
Program Management 48
Public Affairs 142
Purchasing 7
Secretary 41
Security Administration 98
Social Insurance Administration 27,152
Social Science 25
Supply Clerical and Technician 8
Support Services Administration 48
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 26
Writing and Editing 7

Record list

Employees with this title

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Marelis Solis-Montes

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Social Security Administration, Marelis Solis-Montes serves as a Language Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,343. They are classified at grade 12.

Casey Shaman

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Casey Shaman is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $107,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Miguel Perez-Viera

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Miguel Perez-Viera works as a Language Specialist for Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Miguel earned $107,590 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

David Larson

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Larson works as a Language Specialist for Social Security Administration based in Baltimore, Maryland. David earned $107,590 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jimena Bolanoeslava

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jimena Bolanoeslava is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $99,315. They are classified at grade 11.

Zylkia Kriss

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$83,027

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $83,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,027
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,027
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zylkia Kriss is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Miami, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $83,027. They are classified at grade 09.

Dianne Delgado

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$77,955

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $77,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,955
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dianne Delgado is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Tampa, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $77,955. They are classified at grade 09.

Daniel Ortiz

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$71,959

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $71,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,959
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,959
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Ortiz is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Tampa, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $71,959. They are classified at grade 09.

Ana Otero

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$71,959

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $71,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,959
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,959
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ana Otero holds the role of Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Orlando, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,959. Their pay grade is 09.